Overview

The unique interdisciplinary programme allows students a variety of learning and networking opportunities. Graduate Degree in Ecology at Colorado State University is jointly administered by CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, and the Warner College of Natural Resources to engage students with expert faculty across multiple departments.

Key facts:

As a Special Academic Unit within the university, GDPE offers a distinct graduate experience through both the breadth and depth of training that helps our graduates excel professionally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Ecology

Ecosystem Ecology

Applications in Landscape Ecology

Models for Ecological Data

Sampling & Analysis Vertebrate Populations

Hierarchical Modeling in Ecology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Ecology View 147 other Masters in Ecology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any of the agricultural, anthropological, biological, biochemical, mathematical, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded for review, but official transcripts should be requested as well.

GRE scores are not required

Two letters of recommendation

A statement of purpose (please limit this to no more than 2 pages; here’s some good advice on how to prepare your statement)

Confirmation from a GDPE faculty member that they will serve as your advisor. Students can apply without a confirmed advisor, but cannot be admitted until we receive a letter of commitment from that advisor.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31566 USD / year

≈ 31566 USD / year
Out-of-State

31566 USD / year

≈ 31566 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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